Godeanu - Gugu Peak
Carpathian peak in Mehedinți county
What it feels like
Wind at altitude, panoramic views, the air thin and clean. The bigger sky above the tree line.
Gugu Peak (2,291 m) in the Godeanu Mountains is the wildest and least frequented peak over 2,000 m in the Southern Carpathians. The trails from Băile Herculane (6-8 hours) cross virgin forests, alpine meadows and spectacular ridges with abundant wildlife (bears, wolves, chamois).
Best time to visit
June through September for hiking. Snow conditions December through April.
How to get there
Address: Munții Godeanu, Mehedinți. GPS-friendly. Parking usually available on-site or nearby.
